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National Geographic Photography Contest

National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Are you ready? The National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest kicks off August 15, 2016. We're looking for photos that showcase the awe-inspiring and diverse natural world around us. That could be a powerful wildlife shot, a stunning landscape, or a look at a complicated environmental issue-whatever nature means to you.

You have until November 4 at 12 p.m. ET to submit your photos. In the meantime, visit weekly to see photo galleries of the top entries and download stunning wallpapers. Think you have the winning picture? Show us your best.

Official Prizes

* Grand Prize: A 10-day trip for two to the Galapagos with National Geographic Expeditions